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Good luck Gundo , but i think your decision is the wrong one and playing for Barca will be like playing for the German National team , a bit chaotic and very, very shoddy.

Glad it’s not Arsenal cannot help but think you could be asking your agent why oh why did we do this.

They inserted a €400m release clause in his contract

Ilkay Gundogan says it has been a "total privilege and pleasure" to play for Manchester City after joining Barcelona on a free transfer.

Gundogan was offered a new deal by City but will instead move to the Spanish champions on a two-year deal, with the option to extend for another year.

The 32-year-old's contract with City expires at the end of June.

"Manchester has been my home and I have felt part of a very special family at City," the Germany midfielder said.

Gundogan played 51 games in 2022-23, scoring 11 goals, as he played a key role in City winning the Treble.

He scored six goals in his final seven games - including a double in the FA Cup final win over Manchester United.

Gundogan's contract with Barcelona has a buyout clause of 400m euros.

He joined City from Borussia Dortmund for a reported £20m in 2016, and was manager Pep Guardiola's first signing for the club.

Gundogan went on to make 304 appearances, scoring 60 goals, and won 12 major trophies - five Premier League titles, one Champions League, two FA Cups and four Carabao Cups.

He said he had experienced "hundreds of unforgettable moments" with City and captaining the side to the Treble was the "greatest experience" of his career.


FA Cup final: Ilkay Gundogan strikes again to restore Man City's lead against Man Utd
He added: "First, I would like to thank Pep. To have been able to play under and learn from him for so long has been something I will never forget.

"I would also like to thank all my team-mates - past and present - who have all played such a special part in making my time here so amazing.

"Furthermore I would like to thank the incredible City fans. They have supported me from the moment I arrived, and I owe them all so much for their support."

City director Txiki Begiristain praised Gundogan's "intelligence, leadership and commitment" to the club and said those qualities had been an "inspiration to everyone".

"Ilkay has truly cemented his place in the history of Manchester City and we all wish him well in the next chapter of his career," said Begiristain.

"And he leaves us knowing that he will always be welcomed at this football club."

PeterParker wrote:They inserted a €400m release clause in his contract

Course they did ! TWATS !!!!!!!

I cant help feeling a bit disappointed with his decision

Eric Garcia has welcomed him

Blue Jam wrote:I cant help feeling a bit disappointed with his decision

Unsatisfactory conclusion to his time with us - an excellent signing nonetheless who has made a major contribution to our success over the last 7 seasons under Pep.

Who gets the kings 8 shirt?

johnny crossan wrote:

Blue Jam wrote:I cant help feeling a bit disappointed with his decision

Unsatisfactory conclusion to his time with us - an excellent signing nonetheless who has made a major contribution to our success over the last 7 seasons under Pep.

I hope he does at Barça what Macmanaman did at City

seconded!

Blue Jam wrote:

johnny crossan wrote:

Blue Jam wrote:I cant help feeling a bit disappointed with his decision

Unsatisfactory conclusion to his time with us - an excellent signing nonetheless who has made a major contribution to our success over the last 7 seasons under Pep.

I hope he does at Barça what Macmanaman did at City

johnny crossan wrote:seconded!

Blue Jam wrote:

johnny crossan wrote:

Blue Jam wrote:I cant help feeling a bit disappointed with his decision

Unsatisfactory conclusion to his time with us - an excellent signing nonetheless who has made a major contribution to our success over the last 7 seasons under Pep.

I hope he does at Barça what Macmanaman did at City

Lol I don’t think he could do that if he tried

carolina-blue wrote:

johnny crossan wrote:seconded!

Blue Jam wrote:

johnny crossan wrote:

Blue Jam wrote:I cant help feeling a bit disappointed with his decision

Unsatisfactory conclusion to his time with us - an excellent signing nonetheless who has made a major contribution to our success over the last 7 seasons under Pep.

I hope he does at Barça what Macmanaman did at City

Lol I don’t think he could do that if he tried

I bet he’s watching his first payday. Is that payroll. “Si” where are my wages.

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Haha, welcome to my world Hazy, I'm a payroll project manager. Not a chance he is getting paid on time after the initial pay-run. They will then spring the changes to future payment dates on him

His goodbye letter is a class act.
One of the best I've ever read even without being biased.

salford city wrote:I bet he’s watching his first payday. Is that payroll. “Si” where are my wages.

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Haha, welcome to my world Hazy, I'm a payroll project manager. Not a chance he is getting paid on time after the initial pay-run. They will then spring the changes to future payment dates on him[/quote]

Haha I predict tears. As Pep said and it’s spot on !

We all leave via the back door even Juani Camper was treated to a back door departure. It’s just a matter of when!

Just read might BS Gundo has clause to allow Ciyy return

Man City star Ilkay Gundogan's wife thanks Manchester for the city's 'love' as they leave for Barcelona... just eight months after she blasted the city's 'horrible, all frozen' restaurant scene

Utter gold digging bellend

salford city wrote:I bet he’s watching his first payday. Is that payroll. “Si” where are my wages.

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Haha, welcome to my world Hazy, I'm a payroll project manager. Not a chance he is getting paid on time after the initial pay-run. They will then spring the changes to future payment dates on him[/quote]

Didn't know you were a PM mate. I've just started at the airport.

Nick wrote:

salford city wrote:I bet he’s watching his first payday. Is that payroll. “Si” where are my wages.

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Haha, welcome to my world Hazy, I'm a payroll project manager. Not a chance he is getting paid on time after the initial pay-run. They will then spring the changes to future payment dates on him[/quote]

Didn't know you were a PM mate. I've just started at the airport.[/quote]

Good stuff. I used to work with a girl who was payroll mgr there

The 32-year-old described the move to the Camp Nou as a dream come true and hopes to add something to the current squad.

"It's a dream come true. I remember myself being a child and watching the Barca under Pep and (Frank) Rijkaard, and since then I'm following the club for nearly all the seasons through," Gundogan said, as per Goal.

"Obviously, I've been here a few times, been at the stadium a few times, I've played here and came also as a spectator and now I feel very proud and I'm very happy to be part of this club.

"I expect great football, I think there's a lot of potential in the team, we have a very young squad and I hope that I can, with my experience, help the younger players to bring them to the next level, I think the base is there, the potential is there, we just need to show it next season and that's why I came, that's why I joined. I'm full of motivation and dedication."